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TOWN NEWSSummer 2019
CLERMONT
Clermont.in.gov9049 Crawfordsville Road
Members of the Robey Park Advisory Board took teachers and their classes from Robey Elementary School on several hikes along the Robey Park nature trail through the woods this spring. Here, students discovered an eastern box turtle sunning itself by a stream. Students also experienced the smell of skunk cabbage, heard owls and woodpeckers, and collected native wildflowers.
Thank you to everyone who has been out and about improving your property, keeping your landscaping well-maintained, or cleaning up litter. All the hard work shows our neighbors and passersby that our town remains a good place to live and do business.In April, the Robey Park Advisory
Board and other volunteer groups planted more than 30 trees at Robey Elementary and Robey Park. The board gave away tree seedlings the same day, and councillor Nancy Baxter and I planted many of the leftover seedlings at Miller Park, by the town sign, and in Clermont Cemetery. Stop by and keep an eye on them as they grow!
TAKE THE SURVEY
The town council wants to learn about you and gather your thoughts on Clermont and ideas for the future. I have posted a link on the town website to a survey for residents and businesses in our immediate area to complete. Please check the website and take the time to do the survey soon.
TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
Many parts of Clermont do not have a homeowners association to set a date for a community sale. In light of this, and to coincide with the Lincolnwood neighborhood's sale, I will be promoting July 19 and 20 as a town-wide community yard sale weekend (rain dates the
following weekend). I will arrange for signs to be posted before and during those dates. So get ready!
NEW WAYFINDING SIGNS
To inform and guide visitors and residents, I will have signs posted directing folks to our three local parks, school, and post office.
YOUR HELP WANTED
Do you have connections or experience in the areas of art, placemaking, events, gardening, community development, or wildlife and land management? If so, please e-mail me at [email protected] so we can discuss how we can leverage your ties and talents for the good of Clermont!
Staying Engaged With the CommunityBy Mike Beam, Clermont Community Relations Commissioner
Setting off fireworks is a summertime tradition for many people, especially around Independence Day festivities. For the safety of and respect for all residents and property owners, please remember our fireworks ordinances are in effect and will be enforced by the Clermont Police Department and other area police departments.In Marion County:
• Fireworks are allowed from 5 p.m. to two hours after sunset on June 28 through July 3, and July 5 through July 9. They are permissible from 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4.• You must be 18 or older to purchase fireworks.• An adult must be present for children to use any kind of fireworks.• Use of fireworks is limited to your own property, the property of someone who has approved your fireworks fun, or a location designated specifically for the use of consumer fireworks (not parks).
Follow Fireworks Laws as You Celebrate This Season
CLERMONT'S NATURAL WONDERS
CLERMONT TOWN NEWS
Message From Your City-County CouncillorBy Janice McHenry, City-County Councillor (District 6)
The weather lately has not been the best, with all the rain and the ground not having a chance to dry out. While it certainly has made a lot of things green and growing, it also has caused some slowdowns and other issues.Road construction projects and repairs
have not been able to make as much progress as everyone would like due to weather. Watch for updates on road construction projects in the area and on the interstates. They will be sent out or posted when I am aware of them. Also, please continue to turn in potholes so they get addressed when they can be filled without water in them. As you probably have noticed, the
bridge closed over Eagle Creek has caused a lot of traffic to seek other routes and also be backed up where we have not seen before. Crawfordsville Road has been very heavy west of Country Club Road and there has been a lot more traffic on Raceway. Please be patient as the bridge really did need to be replaced.There were two projects in Clermont
during April for which I would like to thank the volunteers that worked so hard. The first was "The Great Indy Cleanup" in which trash was picked up in several areas around town. The second was the tree planting and mulch spreading in Robey Park. I was extremely impressed at how it was raining and a miserable day, but many of you still came out and helped plant trees. What a difference that made for not only now, but for the future. Then many stayed and spread mulch on the playground. Your dedication is greatly appreciated!Never hesitate contacting me with City/
County issues at [email protected] or 317-298-5285.
WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25WHERE: 2950 N. High School RoadGUEST SPEAKER: Mayor's Special Counsel Tim Moriarty, on topic of new Criminal Justice Center on the East Side
TOWN HALL
Word on the StreetsWhile potholes are still a
major problem for Indianapolis, Clermont makes its own repairs. Clermont Town Councillor and Street Commissioner Lora Miller worked with Clermont's own Williams Construction to locate and fill all known holes earlier this spring, but new ones can always crop up. If you see one, please report it to Lora by e-mail at [email protected], or via the town website. Please also report by street address any town sidewalks that pose a walking hazard.
UPCOMING ROAD REPAIRS
We're excited to announce that Clermont will undertake its two biggest road projects in recent history this summer, thanks to a Community Crossings Grant from the State of Indiana that will pay for 75 percent of all costs. This will enable us to do a badly needed rebuild of 30th Street between Tansel and Bridgeport roads, and of Tansel Road from Crawfordsville Road to the northernmost train tracks (north of Key Lane).
STORM SEWERS
Water ruins roads! While the
town does its own road and street maintenance, we don't have a street department or employees. If you live near a storm sewer outlet, please make clearing it a part of your routine yard work. Grass clippings in the summer, leaves in the fall, and sticks and trash at any time of the year—they all clog the outlets. This backs up water, prevents it from flowing into them as intended, and causes costly damage. Your help in keeping them clear helps us all.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every year Clermont's on-call engineering firm drives all of our seven miles of road with our Street Commissioner to update our road Maintenance Improvement Plan and to designate what spots are most in need of repair or replacement. This has been our policy for at least the last decade, ensuring the town's most-needed repairs are always made first, within our limited budget, and without regard to political expediency. Unfortunately, it also results in streets that look a bit like a patchwork quilt; however, while it would be nice to have all streets in town completely resurfaced, that is just not feasible with a budget of $50,000 per year.
By Lora Miller, Clermont Street Commissioner
June 29Pack the Parks, free admission at all Indy Parks facilities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 12Mid-Summer Fish Fry, 5 p.m. at Clermont Lions Club Park
July 29First Day of School: MSD Pike Twp. Balanced Calendar Schools (Traditional Schools: August 1)
July 31First Day of School: MSD Wayne Twp. Schools
August 3Flapjacks 5K run/walk, register at racemaker.org, 8 a.m. at Ben Davis High School
For an updated list, visit https://clermont.in.gov/calendar.
If you have an event to share, e-mail [email protected].
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
CLERMONT TOWN NEWS
Police Commissioner:Mid-Year Report on Our Department
The Board approved the purchase of a Ford police utility vehicle. The Board also authorized the purchase of new computers that allow our police department to keep up with new technology.The department has also been
patrolling school bus routes, hoping to avert accidents caused by drivers who don't stop when buses do. The students' safety is always a priority. Please be aware that since school is out, we must be very careful and watch out for bicycles and children playing near the streets.Our department also helps other police
departments when there is a need. Likewise, they help our town when needed. Did you know that we have a police
dog? His name is Drako and he has been a big help with drug detection and searches. The police department raised money for him through donations and activities such as National Night Out. The American Legion also donated funds toward this.This year, National Night Out will be
Tuesday, August 6, and it is open to everyone. It is held at Lions Club Park on Tansel Road. The police, sheriff, and fire departments will all be represented with information and handouts for you. Free food and drink will be available. Music and a raffle will be at the shelter. Our police want to meet you and introduce themselves.If you have an emergency, call 911 and
report your problem. Do not call the Clermont Police Department first.
The first four months of 2019 (Jan.–April) continued positive signs for the Clermont community. Looking at what has been established as Marion County Northwest Zone 41, which encompasses Clermont, with boundaries of Raceway Road to our west, 10th Street to our south, I-74 to our north, and Girls School Road to our east, our IMPD partners continued a busy trend with 137 reports within these boundaries, with Clermont having a total of six.Broken down into categories, the
reporting picture looks like this:
IMPD27 simple assaults27 vehicle-related larcenies12 robberies21 burglaries30 larcenies (non-vehicle)12 stolen vehicles2 rapes6 aggravated assaults
Clermont Police Department1 simple assault2 larcenies2 stolen vehicles1 aggravated assault
Town crimes totaled less than one-half of 1 percent (6 vs. 137) for the same time period.This proves once again we
are not isolated from crime, but having your own police department with continuous visibility and working hard to keep this activity out of here aids in a safer environment.
WATCH FOR CHILDREN
School is out and, honestly, it leaves me scratching my head wondering where time goes.
With that said, please watch for children out playing and bicycling as you drive. Remember, distracted driving leads to 94 percent of crashes resulting in serious injury and death. Texting has topped the charts as the Number 1 cause.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendars for National Night Out on August 6 at the Clermont Lions Club Park from 6 to 8 p.m.The Clermont Police Department
is in the preliminary stages of planning a fall golf outing fundraiser for our K9 unit and equipment. This always proves to be a fun time for all. Prizes, raffles, food, and many laughs will highlight the day. The date will be announced, so please visit our website at https://clermontpolice.in.gov and like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ClermontPoliceIndiana.
REMINDERS
If you are planning any summer getaways, please let us know and we will add you to our list for extra patrols while you are away.From the officers of your police
department, it is an honor to serve this community. Please have a wonderful and safe summer.If you see something, please say
something.
Clermont Police News and Notes
By Steve Dulworth, Police Chief
By Pat Lybrook, Clermont Police Commissioner
WHAT: Community party to build relationships between police, residents, and businesses. Police and fire departments will be on hand to meet you.WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6WHERE: Clermont Lions Club Park, 3201 N. Tansel RoadSTAY UPDATED: Last year's event was cancelled due to bad weather. Please follow the CPD website and Facebook page for any event updates.
Main Street ReportCLERMONT TOWN NEWS
Town of Clermont Contact InformationCLERMONT TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGSSecond Thursday of every month7 p.m.Clermont Town Hall
Residents of Clermont and visitors are always welcome.
TOWN COUNCILPresident Nancy Baxter, 317-833-2435, [email protected]
Police Commissioner Pat Lybrook, 317-291-2406, [email protected]
Street Commissioner Lora Miller, [email protected]
Facilities Maintenance Commissioner James Wide, 317-414-7161, [email protected]
Community Relations Commissioner Mike Beam, 317-939-3008, [email protected]
Town Hall Office, Town Website 317-291-03949049 Crawfordsville Roadhttps://clermont.in.gov
CLERK-TREASURER'S OFFICEClerk-Treasurer Mark Neal, 317-291-0394, [email protected]
POLICE DEPARTMENTPolice Chief Steve Dulworth, [email protected]
Emergency line: 9-1-1Dispatch line: 317-327-3811Office line: 317-291-0416
Department Address, Website9051 Crawfordsville Road https://clermontpolice.in.gov
IN OTHER NEWSWater Drainage IssuesContact Citizens Energy Group
at 317-924-3311 or https://citizensenergygroup.com for water drainage issues, as the town does not handle those.
Festival, Parade PlansThe Clermont Rodeo will be
September 14, but there will be no parade or festival. Contact the Lions Club or town council if you could help organize in the future.
The heart of Clermont is U.S. 136, also known as "Main Street," and it is the first impression of our town. It is the responsibility of the Facilities Maintenance Commissioner to take care of our Main Street. At the halfway point of 2019, our Main Street is looking great. Thanks to our Street Commissioner's work with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the potholes on U.S. 136 were filled quickly during the winter. As we move into the summer season, U.S. 136 will be the main thoroughfare for visitors attending races at Lucas Oil Raceway or simply traveling between Hendricks County and Marion County. Either way, we want to make a great impression, and feel proud of our town.In honor of our country, we proudly
display our American flag from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. We plant flowers and make sure the grass is cut in our public areas of town. Going forward, we want to work with the business and home owners and faith leaders along U.S. 136 to keep our town looking its best. However, this is your town and I want to hear how you would like to make it more beautiful. I know personal schedules do not always allow residents the opportunity to attend meetings, but I want to hear from you. So, please let me know your ideas to beautify Main Street. E-mail me at [email protected] and let's work together to take Clermont to another level.
By James Wide, Clermont Facilities Maintenance Commissioner
I wanted to share with you why I love living in the Town of Clermont. I moved to Clermont 47 years ago. At that time, Clermont was a small, quaint little town. I loved the size and atmosphere. My husband, Phil, and I raised our two girls in this town because we truly thought it was the perfect little safe town to do so. Our girls walked to Robey School and to the Lions Club Park, and we walked up to the Dairy Queen without ever being afraid anything bad would happen. I'm happy to say that 47 years and four grandchildren later, we still feel the same way.Clermont isn't a town that's
going to ever double in size because we are landlocked; but that's quite OK with me. What we lack in size we certainly make up for in quality and charm. Even as a small town, we should take pride in our properties and do our best to maintain the value.
All residents are encouraged to do their part, which includes reporting things that could potentially lower property value to the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622. Things such as trash, un-mowed grass, vehicles without proper plates, etc., should be reported, as they are against the Marion County ordinances.While Clermont is still a safe
town, we all have a responsibility to report suspicious behavior in our surroundings. If something doesn't look right, take a minute to report it for the good of the rest of the town.I would like to urge all residents
to attend the Clermont Council meeting that occurs the 2nd Thursday of each month. If you have concerns, the town council would welcome you to bring it to our attention.Join me in keeping our little
Town of Clermont cleaned up and safe!
Keeping Clermont SpecialBy Nancy Baxter, Clermont Council President
